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Patent GB-2150445-A (GB)
Title: Game apparatus
Inventor: BAXTER LESLIE SYDNEY
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 1984-11-19
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a set of one hundred counters 3 and a board 1 divided into one hundred zones, each counter and zone being identified by a bidigit numeric indicium. With one digit of each indicium nearer to one counter or zone edge and the other in each case nearer to an opposed edge. The board may be formed with a matrix of projections 2 which engage in comprising blind recesses of the counters. The opening player plays a counter from a number he has selected from the set onto the zone marked "00". Further counters are played in turn by laying edge-to-edge with adjacent edges associated with like digits of the counter indicium. Scoring is achieved on each paying of a counter and a bonus or penalty may also be achieved, eg by laying of counters on penalty zones (P) or on bonus zones bearing bonus indicia in their top left hand corners. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2150411-A (GB)
Title: Cigarette monitoring
Inventor: LABBE FRANCIS AUGUSTE MAURICE
IPC: A24C5/18
Filed: 1984-11-26
Abstract: A cigarette making machine includes apparatus for determining the internal pressure of an axially moving cigarette rod comprising means (11) for forming a continuous rod (12) in which a wrapper web (8) surrounds a tobacco filler (3), including an endless impervious flexible tape (10) arranged to be wrapped around at least part of the circumference of the rod, a guide (19, 20) through which the rod and tape are arranged to pass, means (21, 30, 31) for supplying air under pressure to the guide to enter a gap between the guide and the tape; end monitoring means (22) for monitoring a physical characteristic of the supplied air. This gives an indication of the cigarette firmness. Dry firmness is determined by taking into account the moisture content arid specific volume of the tobacco. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2151621-A (GB)
Title: Salts of dimeric indole-dihydroindole alkloids
Inventor: ROLSKI STANISLAW
IPC: A61K31/395
Filed: 1984-12-17
Abstract: A stable, orally active 1,5-naphthalenedisulfonate salt of vinca alkaloids is provided.
Patent GB-2155113-A (GB)
Title: Shape memory alloy power generator apparatus
Inventor: TAGUCHI MASAYASU
IPC: F03G6/02
Filed: 1985-02-11
Abstract: Power generator apparatus (25) includes a drive source in the form of a drive belt (18) made of a shape memory alloy, which is repeatedly deformed and restored due to the difference in temperature between low temperature fresh water from a fresh water layer (3) and a high temperature and high concentration solution from a regenerative layer (2) in a solar pond (5). Such repeated deformation and restoration causes a power generator (21) to be driven by rotation of pulleys (16, 17) carrying the belt (18) to produce electric power. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2160500-A (GB)
Title: A reparable tape measure
Inventor: EVANS JOHN J
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 1985-03-07
Abstract: A tape measure 10 includes a housing 12 having first 14 and second 16 members and an access door 17 which is openable to provide an access port to the interior of the housing. A spool 28 is rotatably mounted upon an axle 44 which has an integrally formed ratchet plate 50. The ratchet plate engages ratchet teeth 54 that are integrally formed within the interior surface of the housing to provide for rotation of the axle to load a spring 36 within the spool to a desired tension. The ratchet teeth normally prevent rotation of the axle to unload the spring tension. An overriding mechanism allows the axle to axially move to disengage the ratchet plate from the ratchet teeth to provide for rotation of the axle to unload the spring mechanism. A lock button 19 has a thumb operating section at the top portion of the housing and has a pressure regulating section which regulates the pressure that the locking tabs of the lock button exerts against the tape. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2176218-A (GB)
Title: Roofing panels
Inventor: MERRETT ANTHONY
IPC: E04D3/35
Filed: 1985-04-10
Abstract: Insulated roof panels are made from glass reinforced plastic (GRP) having an upper layer 10 and a lower layer 11 of GRP between which there is a layer 12 of polyisocyanurate foam. The upper layer 10 extends to form a tail 13 while the lower layer 11 extends in the opposite direction to form a lip 14. A number of panels are fixed by means of the flanges to roofing battens, in an imbricated manner with each tail 13 extending over a lower adjacent panel. Along the length of a panel, there are a number of transverse lines (17 Fig. 2) giving the appearance of individual tiles and the lip can be cut to decorative shapes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175812-A (GB)
Title: Pedalling-type exerciser
Inventor: SMITH ROGER MICHAEL
IPC: A63B21/015
Filed: 1985-06-07
Abstract: An exerciser comprises a pedal shaft (22) carried on a frame (10). The shaft carries a cam (26) and a flywheel (29) held fast with the shaft, and a cam follower (28) held in position by a cam follower locater (30). A flexible belt (48) is looped around the cam follower and urges the cam follower against the surface of the cam to apply a braking force thereon. The surface of the cam has at least one flat to periodically reduce the effective force applied by the cam follower. The flat is arranged to pass a lobe (46) on the cam follower when the pedal passes top dead centre to produce a smooth pedal action. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2163442-A (GB)
Title: Curable compositions
Inventor: BRADEN MICHAEL
IPC: C08F220/36
Filed: 1985-06-28
Abstract: A curable composition especially for use in dentistry comprises:   (i) a substituted or unsubstituted bis-methacrylate ester of the formula:   <IMAGE>  wherein: R1 and R1<1>, which may be the same or different, each represent an unsubstituted or halo-substituted hydrocarbylene or polyether moiety;  R2 represents a group of the formula:   <IMAGE> or a derivative thereof, in which one or both benzene rings as di-tetra- or hexa- hydrogenated, in which: R3 and R3<1>, which may be the same or different, each represent a halogen atom; R4 and R4<1>, which may the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom or an unsubstituted or halo-substituted C1 to C4 alkyl group; n and n<1>, which may the same or different, each represent zero or an integer from 1 to 4; and p and p<1>, which may be the same or different, each represent zero or 1; and (ii) a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl or cycloalkenyl methacrylate; or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclyl methacrylate, or a prepolymer thereof.
Patent GB-2189585-A (GB)
Title: Delay switching system
Inventor: ONG YONG KIN MICHAEL
IPC: F25B49/02
Filed: 1986-04-21
Abstract: A delay switching system 12 has three cable lead-out connection 1,2,3 meant to be connected to the magnetic clutch air-conditioner compressor unit 4. A delay switching system 12 provides a two to three seconds delay switch-on to the magnetic clutch air-conditioner compressor unit 4 after switching on the forced air cooling fan for the condenser unit 11. The delay switch-on of two to three seconds duration cycle is repeated each time the power supply line to cable 1 of the "Delay Switching System" is interrupted by operation of the thermostat functioning to its desired temperature setting. Existing cabling to the standard electrical connection of the motor car air-conditioner system is used for the functional power supply requirement of the delay switching system. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2191460-A (GB)
Title: Discouraging theft and unauthorised smelting of metal containers
Inventor: STANLEY ROBIN GEORGE
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 1986-06-13
Abstract: A metal container, especially an aluminium beer keg, has a foreign substance applied to its outer surface so as visibly to alter the appearance of the container as a warning to an intending thief, the foreign substance being one which, if the container is heated to a melt-down temperature will disrupt the melting process or degrade the quality of the resultant melt. Various substances may be used as a visible protection, including metals eg zinc, tin, lead, iron, antimony, chromium, titanium or zirconium applied by arc spraying for contaminating the melt and plastics substances, eg polyesters, polyamides, polyurethane or polysulphides, which will damage the smelting component and/or emit fumes. A plastics coating (5), forming a coding band, may be applied by spraying or brushing in combination with a zinc coating (7), and also a logo (9) of polysulphide material may be applied to an aluminium beer keg. A rubber sheet may be applied to aluminium by being steam cured after application or a rubber coating can be bonded adhesively. Other foreign substances applied may be exothermic powders cementitious compounds, or granular or powdered material embedded in the outer surface of the container by blasting. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2178146-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear steam generator wrapper barrel/tube support plate connection assembly
Inventor: BEIN JEFFREY DANA
IPC: F22B1/16
Filed: 1986-07-21
Abstract: A steam generator wrapper barrel/tube support plate connection assembly and method for assembling same which prevents interference due to thermal interaction between a wrapper barrel with a first coefficient to thermal expansion and a tube support plate with a second, relatively higher coefficient of thermal expansion. Interference is prevented by radially tuning the wrapper barrel, i.e., locally introducing preload via increased stud thread engagement in the jacking assembly to deform the wrapper barrel during assembly. During subsequent heat-up and operation the preload is relieved through outer shell expansion. In addition, heat and/or pressure dissolvable-surfaced or spring-surfaced shims or wedges are fit between the wrapper barrel and the tube support plate to further compensate for tube support plate thermal expansion.
Patent GB-2200562-A (GB)
Title: Rest
Inventor: TERRY JOHN LAURENCE
IPC: A63D15/10
Filed: 1987-02-04
Abstract: A rest 1 comprising a head 3 mounted on a shaft 2 the length of which is infinitely adjustable between two extreme positions and which can be secured at any adjusted position thereby enabling the length of the rest 1 to be adapted for different shots. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2200821-A (GB)
Title: Casting aid for fishing rods
Inventor: WILKINSON GEOFFREY DORRIAN
IPC: A01K87/00
Filed: 1987-02-10
Abstract: A device for use in casting of a weighted fishing line (7) comprises a capstan (26) which is secured by a screw (28) to a plate (24) which is pivotally mounted on a base plate (11). The base plate has a depressed region (18) in which a cam plate (21) is located, the cam plate being secured to the plate (24) and being engageable with a pin (23) projecting from the base plate (11) to limit pivoting of the cam plate and hence the plate (24) and capstan (26). The capstan (26) has a waisted portion (27) over which the fishing line (7) is led. In use, the end of the capstan is engaged by a user's thumb with the line engaged over the waisted portion (27) and the user makes a cast. The line is held by the capstan during the cast until the user releases his thumb from the capstan when the latter will pivot so that the line can slide off the capstan and unwind from the spool. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2188695-A (GB)
Title: Lining pipes
Inventor: STEKETEE JR CAMPBELL HALL
IPC: B29C49/26
Filed: 1987-03-30
Abstract: A thermoplastic conduit 10 is heated a sufficient amount to make it pliable and while in this state its dimension in cross section is reduced (Fig. 2, not shown). It is inserted in this reduced dimension and in a pliable state into a pipe 14 to be lined (Fig. 4, not shown). It is then expanded eg. by a heated mandrel 52, by hot water or steam passed down the conduit 10 or between plugs (30, 32, Fig. 5 not shown) and when set serves as a rigid or semi-rigid liner. In a preferred process, the liner or conduit 10 of P.V.C. upon being reduced in dimension is wound on a roll and is unwound from such roll during installation in a pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190279-A (GB)
Title: Bin lid
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN
IPC: B65F1/16
Filed: 1987-05-11
Abstract: A swing-top bin lid (10) can be removed, inverted and used as a dustpan and a brush (30), for use therewith, can be stored lying flab against the underside of the lid (10) by means (24,22) being provided for engagement with a rib (16) extending across the lid (10) and with the brush (30). The engagement means preferably comprise a U-shaped strip (24) fitting over the rib (16) and a grip member (22) extending therefrom to engage the handle (29) of the brush (30). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2217456-A (GB)
Title: Deploying an array of acoustic sensors underwater
Inventor: LAMBERT ERIC M
IPC: G10K11/00
Filed: 1988-04-18
Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a large volumetric array of acoustic sensors in water is packaged in a standard configuration sonobuoy envelope and utilizes conventional sonobuoy deployment components. A housing 1 within the envelope contains a plurality of tubular extendable members 5 stored on drums and a drive means for extending the members upon deployment of the apparatus. A plurality of array modules 2 are releasably attached to the housing, each module containing an array cable 6 and a plurality of acoustic sensors secured to and along the cable. As the apparatus enters and descends through the water, the tubular members 5 extend to form array support booms. The array modules are synchronously released to the extension of the tubular members. A non-rigid, four-boom hanging catenary array structure is thereby deployed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2220272-A (GB)
Title: Testing digital circuits
Inventor: SIMPSON RICHARD DAVID
IPC: G01R31/3185
Filed: 1988-06-29
Abstract: To test a digital data storage circuit which includes two latch elements (5, 10) each formed by two complementary transistor inverter circuits (S1 S2, S3 S4) connected in a positive feedback arrangement and in which the output current capability of the second inverter circuit is restricted to enable the latch element to change state in response to input signals applied to it, a transistor (T3) is blocked (6) and the first latch element (5) is connected in a two elements per bit shift register configuration with the second latch element (10) by series connected transistors (T4, T5) controlled by antiphase square waves (T3T, H1T). During normal operation asynchronous SET and CLEAR signals are used to control three transistors (T1, T2, T6) whereby to be able to apply (via T3) one of two voltage levels to the first latch (5), one of the shift register transistors (T4) being closed. Each latch (5, 10) may be as shown in Fig 2, the transistors being of differing size, as illustrated. …<IMAGE>…
Patent GB-885734-A (GB)
Abstract: 885,734. Water softeners. SANTON Ltd. June, 29, 1959 [June 27, 1958], No. 20686/58. Class 46. [Also in Groups XIII and XXIX] A valve controlling the cir culation of water through a water conditioner e.g. a water-heater or softener, corn prises a valve 3 with an inlet 4 connected to the water supply, an outlet 5 connected to the conditioner an outlet member 12 simulating a tap e.g. for a sink, con nected to the conditioner outlet via passage 16 in a T-piece 8 connecting the tap 12 and valve 3, and an operating spindle 14 passing through the tap, T-piece and tubular distance piece 10 to the valve. The valve spindle 22 and operating spindle 14 have squared abutting ends connected by a ferule 23. Water from the conditioner outlet passes to tap inlet 16 and between the stem 14 and the screwed securing shank 11 of the tap to the outlet 13.
Patent GB-2228011-A (GB)
Title: A bearing material
Inventor: IMAI KIYOSHI
IPC: B32B15/01
Filed: 1989-02-01
Abstract: A Cu system bearing material comprises a backing material e.g. a steel strip, a layer formed on the backing material by sintering metal or alloy particles, and a bearing layer formed on the sintering alloy layer. The alloy contains 14 to 20% by weight Pb and 4 to 40% by weight Sn, the remainder being Cu.
Patent GB-2228212-A (GB)
Title: Particle separation
Inventor: BAKER DR COLIN ARTHUR
IPC: B01D35/32
Filed: 1989-02-21
Abstract: Solid particles are separated from a liquid which also contains ferric hydroxide by subjecting the liquid to ultrasonic agitation from transducer 20 in order to break up the flocs so that they will pass with the liquid through a filter belt 22. The belt thus retains the solid particles without interference from the flocs. As shown the woven nylon belt 22 collects rare radioactive solid particles from liquid 12 and carries them under sensors 24. The belt is washed clean, with further ultrasonic agitation in trough 34, on its return run. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2219225-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to magnetic separators
Inventor: STADMULLER ADAM ANTONI
IPC: B03C1/22
Filed: 1987-12-21
Abstract: A magnetic separator comprises a magnet (2) positioned at an angle (3) to the vertical and means (4) for feeding a mixture of magnetic and non-magnetic particulate material at or closely or adjacent the magnet in the region of high magnetic field. The non-magnetic particles fall under the action of gravity only whereas the magnetic particles are diverted towards the magnet until the gravitational force exceeds that exerted by the magnet. The arrangement provides a clean separation between the magnetic and non-magnetic particles and may be employed to separate the particules according to degree of magnetic susceptibility. A magnet (2) for a magnetic separator is also described comprising a linear superconducting magnet having a coil (36) with two generally straight portions (38) joined by curved ends (40). The coil is supported by a clamp (42) in a cryostat vessel (35) with the longest axis arranged horizontally and so as to provide a magnetic separation zone on one side of the coil. The magnet is powerful, robust and has a long range.
Patent GB-2219137-A (GB)
Title: Bipolar transistor devices and methods of making the same
Inventor: BLOMLEY PETER FRED
IPC: H01L29/73
Filed: 1988-11-11
Abstract: A semiconductor device, preferably a bipolar CMOS device such as a bipolar transistor, comprising an emitter (36) and a collector (34) with an oxide region (32) therebetween, is provided with a collector shunt (26) in the form of a high concentration diffused implant below the oxide region (32), thereby to reduce the resistance of the emitter-to-collector path. The implant may be of phosphorous and/or arsenic. In a process for manufacturing such a device, silicon nitride is deposited on the well surface to define the boundary of the area for the shunt implant.
Patent GB-2222122-A (GB)
Title: Heliport
Inventor: KYOYA TAKESHI
IPC: E01F3/00
Filed: 1989-08-17
Abstract: A heliport is disclosed in which a pad section (4) is provided above the rooftop of a building (1). A column (3) is erected to extend above the rooftop of the building (1), and the pad section (4) is provided on the column (3). The column (3) is formed into the hollow cylindrical shape, and a stairway or lift (6) is accommodated inside the column (3) to permit going-up and down therein. The pad section (4) is formed by a plurality of surface units (11) (Figs 6-8) covering over a base (10), and a shock absorber (12) for supporting each surface (11) unit. The shock absorber (12) includes a shock absorber making use of laminated rubber (13). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225929-A (GB)
Title: Cutting of blocks
Inventor: BUTT MICHAEL JACK
IPC: B26D3/18
Filed: 1989-11-27
Abstract: In a machine (10) and method for cutting large blocks (12) of material, such as cheese, a block (12) is pushed in the same direction through successive cutting stations (34, 66), but the block (12) is rotated through 90 DEG on a support plate 36 between the two successive cutting stations (34, 66). The machine may have a number of piston and cylinder assemblies (24, 32, 48, 54, 68) arranged for pushing the block of cheese through the successive cutting stations, for rotating the block of cheese as described above and for raising and lowering the block of cheese relative to the cutting stations. The machine (10) speeds up the cutting process by allowing the simultaneous cutting of two blocks of material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237995-A (GB)
Title: Ostomy coupling
Inventor: STEER PETER LESLIE
IPC: A61F5/448
Filed: 1990-08-22
Abstract: An ostomy coupling has first and second coupling elements. One has a flange 62 carrying a first annular wall 64 (14. Fig 1) upstanding therefrom, the free end of this wall having an inwardly or outwardly extending sealing and latching member 66 (16, Fig 1). The other coupling element 70 has an inner (second) annular wall surrounding a stomal orifice and, radially outwardly therefrom, a third annular wall 78. The second or the third annular wall carries a projection 75 (27, Fig 1) arranged to cooperate with the free end of the sealing and latching member. The inner or outer surface of the first annular wall as the case may be and a confronting surface of the second or the third annular wall are tapered in a complementary manner. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2239375-A (GB)
Title: Detection of bit error distributions in radiotelephone communications
Inventor: BAKER JAMES C
IPC: H03G3/34
Filed: 1990-11-29
Abstract: There is provided a mechanism for error detection characterized by: detecting the symmetry of error distributions over adjacent time intervals and muting of a radiotelephone in response to detected loss of substantial symmetry, unless errors are attributable to valid alternative detections. It is further characterized by: detecting the symmetry of error distributions over adjacent time intervals and muting a radiotelephone as a corrective response to detected consequential asymmetry or loss of substantial symmetry (unless errors are attributable to alternative detections of valid synchronization words) and cancelling any such corrective response upon subsequent alternative detections of valid synchronization words. The invention prevents false muting of the voice signal as a result of mistaking the shorter supervisory signal for error bits. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2242096-A (GB)
Title: Display signal device and method for providing compatibility between NTSC television and HDTV
Inventor: CHO HYEON-DEOK
IPC: H04N7/015
Filed: 1990-12-28
Abstract: There is disclosed a device and a circuit to provide compatibility between NTSC television and HDTV by using dual channel transmission system. A device comprises a means for generating a first display signal, a pre-filter 13 which prevents aliasing by filtering the first display signal, a first scanning converter 14, a first NTSC encoder 15, a first RF modulator 16, a delay unit 17, a first line rejecter 18, a second scanning converter 19, a first post-filter 20, a second line rejecter 21, a subtractor, a first frequency shifter 23, a signal reconstruction circuit 24, a second NTSC encoder 25, a second RF modulator 26. The camera obtains a high definition image is 4:3 aspect with extra lines top and bottom. The whole image is converted to NTSC and transmitted by channel I. The extra lines are discarded and additional information from the centre is transmitted on channel II. An ordinary NTSC receiver can reproduce channel I. A high definition wide screen image is produced by receiving the channel I image, discarding the top and bottom lines and then adding the information from channel II. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2251510-A (GB)
Title: A liquid drop indicator plate
Inventor: LEE VINCENT KUO WEI
IPC: A63F7/04
Filed: 1991-01-03
Abstract: A liquid drop indicator plate is disclosed having a transparent housing, a plate located in the housing at an angle to a vertical direction. The plate has in one or both sides a plurality of recesses which are selectively filled with liquid in use from a feeding device preferably a trough with a groove therein. Selective feeding of recesses is achieved by adapting some recesses to retain liquid and others not. Selected recesses retain liquid to some degree to effect a desired display. Pre-set excellent and colorful diagrammatic drawings of structures designed in the assembled liquid drop instruments can thereby be displayed. As shown, some recesses are shallow and do not retain any of the coloured liquid as it runs down the face of the angled plate. The housing may then be reversed. <IMAGE>